
Tammy Gravel, EdD, MS, RN
Dean, School of Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator
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School
School of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing
Office Location
Griffin 302
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5682
About
Dr. Tammy Gravel is Dean of the School of Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). As an academic leader, she brings extensive experience in curriculum development, academic program innovation, and faculty mentorship. She is an evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). A Harvard Macy Institute scholar, Dr. Gravel is committed to advancing health professions education. Her work centers on preparing practice-ready nursing graduates and fostering collaborative, competency-based learning environments. She is passionate about alumni engagement, student success, and responsive academic programming.
Research Interests
- Competency-based nursing education
- Academic-practice partnerships
- Faculty development and mentorship
- Student engagement and success
Programs
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Bridge (AD to MSN)
- Nursing (BSN)—Accelerated
- Nursing (BSN)—Postbaccalaureate
- Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
Featured Affiliations
UMass Health Alliance–Clinton Hospital, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
WebsiteTri-Community YMCA–Member, Board of Governors
WebsiteResearch Interests
- Competency-based nursing education
- Academic-practice partnerships
- Faculty development and mentorship
- Student engagement and success
Programs
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Bridge (AD to MSN)
- Nursing (BSN)—Accelerated
- Nursing (BSN)—Postbaccalaureate
- Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies